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Scheffler, 30, Chases Grand Slam Six Shots Behind

6/22/2026

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Scheffler Chases Grand Slam

Scottie Scheffler entered the U.S. Open final round at Shinnecock Hills six shots behind Wyndham Clark after a 69 (1-under) third round that featured a 65-foot chip-in birdie on 14.
Sunday, Scheffler’s 30th birthday and Father’s Day, would give him the Grand Slam, a feat achieved by six men.
Only Arnold Palmer and Johnny Miller have won the U.S. Open after trailing by six shots entering the final round.

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Clark Clinches Open

Wyndham Clark entered the final round with a six-shot lead, a 54-hole lead of six or more in U.S. Open history, and 20th of 21 such leads to produce a win.
Clark felt frustration after a bogey on the 18th Saturday.
After eagle on the 16th that lifted him to 8-under, Clark—banned from Oakmont in 2022—said he wants to play “boring golf” and feels his game is trending to consistency.

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Aberg Fires

Ludvig Aberg and Peter Uihlein each shot four-under 66 in early Sunday groups, showing low-score potential.
Tom Kim, 24, went viral after a swamp dive at the 2023 PGA and for Presidents Cup fist-pumping.
Sam Stevens, 29, a third-generation golfer, has earned $10 million despite never winning on the PGA Tour.
Sahith Theegala, featured on Netflix’s “Full Swing,” won the 2023 Fortinet Championship after living at home when turning pro.

History

Historical Context

At Oakmont in June 1973, 26-year-old Johnny Miller entered the final round six shots back and shot a historic 63—the first sub-64 round in a major—securing a one-stroke win and $35,000. His breakthrough forced the USGA to toughen future setups, exemplified by the brutal 1974 Winged Foot course, and cemented Oakmont’s reputation for dramatic swings that still shape modern U.S. Opens.

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Scheffler Chases Grand Slam

Scottie Scheffler entered the U.S. Open final round at Shinnecock Hills six shots behind Wyndham Clark after a 69 (1-under) third round that featured a 65-foot chip-in birdie on 14.
Sunday, Scheffler’s 30th birthday and Father’s Day, would give him the Grand Slam, a feat achieved by six men.
Only Arnold Palmer and Johnny Miller have won the U.S. Open after trailing by six shots entering the final round.

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